HoleInTheVoid
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Got no beef with that, though I wouldn't say that talking with terrorists legitimizes them.
One factor that is important in the emergence of a democracy is the will of the people, democracy can't really be imposed on a society from outside if the people aren't for it, see civil unrest.
I think soft power that encourages any people within a repressive regime to stand for change, wherever that may be, is another useful tactic that requires no aggression on our part.
Actually democracy can be imposed, see Japan c. 1945. A proud people with no previous experience with consensual government conquered by force; yet, they are one of the most refreshing voices in civilized government.
The world has recognized many idiots: Gore Vidal, Howard Zinn, Chomsky, Albert Gore etc. all with many "credentials" to their names.bigdaddygtr said:I studied under David Coburn, a world recognized Professor and now a Vice Provost but I don't give a damn what you think
BTW - if you didn't care what he thinks you A) wouldn't have responded and B) wouldn't be trying to correct him with dispute and ridicule (although it seesm you're a bit thin on the argumentation of facts).